DOVE New & Returning Student Worker 2024-2025

JOB SUMMARY:

Work studies are the connection between the Division of Volunteer Efforts (DOVE) and the student population at Seton Hall. He/She is responsible for coordinating weekly programs through DOVE, as well as completing in-office work that will foster our programs and our relationship with outside agencies and our Catholic mission.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take on the role as program coordinator for at least two weekly programs. The student must serve as a leader, supervising student groups of 5-20 volunteers alongside DOVE’s community partners
• Lead reflection after service programs
• Be present for mandatory workdays and scheduled office hours in addition to the scheduled weekly programs
• Represent DOVE at a variety of community service sites & attend open houses/promotional events on behalf of the DOVE office
• Be a welcoming presence to all office visitors, answer office phones, take messages, send emails to volunteers
• Keep office clean and organized, move & sort donations as needed
• Post publicity for upcoming events and be attentive regarding all DOVE PR (the Setonian, flyers, broadcast emails, etc.)
• Recruit students for volunteer programs
• Be involved in the planning of some of DOVE's larger scale events

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

This position is only available to undergraduate students at Seton Hall University who are federal work study eligible.

• A professional attitude, good written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, ability to stay self-motivated, and leadership skills to supervise peers are required.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
• Ability to commit to a consistent schedule.
• Experience with community outreach and volunteerism.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to drive volunteers in 12-passenger van as needed
• Ability to translate Spanish in order to help plan for international mission trips.

 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Please include a resume with your application

 

HIRING MANAGER:

Michelle Peterson (michelle.peterson@shu.edu)

 

FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED:

Yes, FWS Eligibility Required

 

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.